When the Boss’ Lady Became His Sister-in-law

Chapter 103

Kristin took a deep breath as she faced Clarence, her gaze steady and defiant. “You could check the surveillance cameras yourself,” she pointed out.

The FitzGerald Group had cameras at every corner around its entrance. Security was tight, and nothing went unnoticed.

He should have come with proof if he would accuse her of something, not just tossed accusations around like confetti. But Kristin didn’t bother explaining. She knew it was futile.. Clarence had already judged her the moment he pushed her away.

Clarence’s frown deepened, and his eyes clouded with complexity as he looked at her.

“Let’s go,” James said, reaching to take Kristin’s hand, but she deftly sidestepped his touch.

With her head bowed in silence, she climbed into James‘ car.

James sighed. Kristin was truly stubborn. Yet he couldn’t be too harsh with her, not when Summer was still the link that bound them.

“Kris, why the sudden visit to the FitzGerald Group?” James was concerned about her presence

there.

Kristin had managed to secure a position at the FitzGerald Group. There was no doubt Rhett had extended an olive branch to her. But with players like Vincent and Nicola in the mix, there was no way they would make her stay at the FitzGerald Group comfortable.

He wished he could hide her away, keep her locked up, but he knew Kristin inside out. She was not one to be caged.

“The FitzGerald Group is great. They offered me a good salary.” Kristin murmured.

“If you want, you could come work with me. I’ll pay you double what the FitzGerald Group does,” James said, his brow furrowing.

“And do what exactly by your side?” Kristin asked.

James paused, momentarily stunned.

Kristin had been expelled from her academic program. Her credential was a high school diplorna. What position could she possibly fill at Aurora Tech? “You’d be my assistant,” he finally said.

“Assistants don’t need that high a salary,” she replied quietly, her gaze steady.

James still treated her differently because he didn’t believe she was capable of her job. But Rhett trusted her, and that trust was comforting.

So, she preferred a regular salary for a normal position, not double.

“Kris, must you always be so headstrong?” James ran a hand through his hair, frustrated. “The

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corporate world is complex, a microcosm of society itself, and sometimes even more intricate.” He couldn’t stand the thought of Kristin getting mistreated anymore.

tucked her hands into her sleeves, staying

“What’s wrong with

head, remaining

then did he notice the abrasions on her

kit from the car and tended to her wounds. Kristin

and I won’t let you get hurt

him, but she seemed determined to

your side, as your secret

shocked. He hadn’t realized Kristin could be so

Haywood family is just a business arrangement, for my grandfather’s sake,” he tried to

meant. As long as Carter was alive, James couldn’t divorce Adrienne. He had to maintain that relationship. But if Carter passed

asking Kristin to

side when Carter dies, you won’t marry me,” she stated plainly.

James would divorce Adrienne but would

a title matter so much? Once I divorce Adrienne, there will be only you. Everything will be yours except for that marriage certificate,” James said,

car window,

but what did she have?

marriage certificate could give her the peace of mind to collaborate.

tears threatened to spill. Her marriage to Rhett was just

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offer her were things James couldn’t

it over,” James

once Vincent was back, he wouldn’t let her off

there was the Haywood family. Once Adrienne was free, she’d surely come after Kristin.

was worried about Kristin’s safety if she wasn’t around.

a brother to care for. I am a person,” Kristin said, grateful for his help

her wedding day

now, those dreams were on hold.

dressing up in the most beautiful

strewn with roses, she walked toward the love of her life, her husband–to–be. But such fantasies would never materialize because no man was willing to

was nothing more than a transaction,

failed to understand the most obvious truths. After all, she was still so fresh to the world, her experiences too few.

a bit more before she would understand that staying by his side

Rhett won’t look out

do everything in my power,” Kristin replied

“Call me if anything happens. After visiting Harriet,

Silvergrove City needed to be quick if she didn’t want to miss work

didn’t refuse, simply nodding her

Crescendo Central Hospital.

for over four hours from 5:50 PM to 10:00